2002 BMW 318 vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 20 kg more than 2002 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (316 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 318 | C |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.3 mm |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 69 L |